ECB’s Villeroy says France can limit budget deficit to 5.4%
France’s budget deficit will be 5.4% in 2025, in line with the Bank of France’s target, even though the Bank…
US trade war enters precarious slow grind: Taosha Wang
U.S. trade negotiations have transitioned from their opening act, with its many twists and turns, into a new, protracted chapter:…
US tariffs may have ended BOJ’s rate-hike cycle, former policymaker says
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs may have put an end to the Bank of Japan’s rate-hike cycle, with the chance…
UK economy shrinks by the most since 2023 as US tariffs hit
Britain’s economy slowed sharply in April, reflecting shockwaves from U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of wide-ranging tariffs and a one-off…
Japan’s business mood worsens as US tariff uncertainty takes toll
Japan’s business sentiment worsened in April-June for the first time in five quarters, a government survey showed on Thursday, a…
The UK’s deteriorating jobs market should ring alarm bells at the Bank of England
Job losses appear to be picking up pace A lot has happened in the UK over the past month, but…
UK starts the second quarter on the back foot
April was a disappointing month for the UK economy, judging by the 0.3% drop in GDP across the month. In…
US monthly budget deficit falls as Trump tariffs boost customs receipts
The U.S. government posted a $316 billion budget deficit for May, down 9%, or $31 billion, from a year earlier,…
Germany to return to growth after two years of contraction, economists predict
The German economy is expected to grow this year following two consecutive years of contraction, four economic institutes said on…
US tariffs here to stay, trade deals ‘largely symbolic’
In recent weeks, two major developments have shaped the trade landscape: a US court ruling questioning the legality of tariffs…